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Old City Bar (formerly The Old City) (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood |  | 1 |
| Bootleg - Fool's Gold |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 1 |
| Joseph Holt (see also Holt's) - Hat Trick | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | | 2 |
| St Austell - Tribute | Not Tried | 0 |
Andrew Chenery
Visits Details
07 Oct 2023 (Andrew)
Very big. A drunk bloke at the bar. Friendly staff. Sat in the garden, which is now paved.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Bit too warm |
03 Feb 2023 (Jack William)
Here for footie again. Delighted to see a 0-0 draw. Lots of life in this pub on a Friday night - almost everyone about 1/3 of my age and no one else drinking the real ale. San Miguel - at something north of £5 a pint - seemed very popular.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | Had two pints of this - thought it might get better but it didn’t. |
13 Nov 2022 (Jack William)
Late afternoon, came to watch football. Decide to come here as my last footie TV experience was at the real ale graveyard that the Seven Stars is now. Forgot this is a Shep’s pub (the outside signage hides it well). My heart sank at the choice of Masterbrew or Whitstable Bay, but the TV coverage was good in the front bars! The back area has been extended and is much larger than I recalled previously with a patio garden area beyond which was in use on this warm November day.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Rather tired. |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Bland. Pint topped up ok when asked. |
30 Apr 2021 (Andrew)
Lunchtime to say goodbye to my boss, who's off to pastures new. The garden was pleasant and the sun was out.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Quite nice. |
20 Sep 2016 (Andrew)
A swift pint after work. Very relaxed and enjoyable.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleg - Fool's Gold | 3.90 | | Nice and crisp. Pale gold. Leaft hop. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | Not Tried |
25 Sep 2015 (Andrew)
Very quiet
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Holt (see also Holt's) - Hat Trick | 3.90 | | Inoffensive brown bitter |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
23 Sep 2014 (Jack William)
Now called the "Old City Bar" - presumably some Shepherd Neame marketing decision.
A large screen in each of the two bars showing league cup football - really loud volume despite only two people watching.
Bar staff friendly enough - but not really tuned in to the customers.
Nice layout, would have been very pleasant if the TV had not been so dominant.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Very good condition, taste nothing special. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
20 Dec 2013 (Andrew)
Here for Glen's leaving drinks.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Christmas Ale | 5.00 | | Very cloudy so had a taste of yeast, but still, not too bad. |
20 Dec 2011 (Andrew)
Fairly busy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| St Austell - Tribute | 4.20 | Not Tried |
24 Nov 2011 (Andrew)
Sat in a nice corner and enjoyed some interesting conversation about burgers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | This was quite good. Fruity but just lacked a little condition. |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried |
About the Old City Bar (formerly The Old City)
Summary of Beer Scores
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|---|---|
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| 1 |
| 7 |
| 6 |
 | 1 |
The pub is found in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3HJ.
Originally called the Old City of Canterbury, situated in Oaten Hill Place. Long, front bar with smaller areas to each side. Wide-screen TV.
We have visited this pub 13 times, seen 11 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: CT1 3HJ